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Reference request: ray class group as quotient of finite ideles
Let $K$ be a number field, and write $\mathbb{A}_{K,f}^\times$ for the group of finite ideles of $K$. That is
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\mathbb{A}_{K,f}^\times = \{(u_v)_v \in \prod_{v \nmid \infty} K_v^\times : v(u_v) = 0 \...
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Ray class field and its conductor
Let $\mathfrak{m}$ be an ideal of the ring of integers of a number field $K$ and $S$ is a subset of the real places, then the ray class group of
$\mathfrak{m}$ and $S$ is the quotient group
$$I^{\...
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Is there a pure algebraic proof of the problem about class number of imaginary quadratic field $p\nmid h_{\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{-p})}?$
For $p\equiv3\pmod4$, let $h_{\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{-p})}$ denote the class number of $\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{-p})$, the class number formula shows $h_{\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{-p})} < p$. I wonder if there is a pure ...
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On subfields of the cyclotomic field $\mathbb{Q}(\zeta_p)$
Let $p$ be an odd prime. Let $\zeta_p=e^{2\pi{\bf i}/p}$ and let $1\le k\le p-1$ be a divisor of $p-1$. Recently, when I learnt algebraic number theory, I met the following problem.
If we let
$$U_k=\{...
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Relation between the genus number and the ambiguous class number
It is well known that for $K/F$ a finite "cyclic" extension of number fields, we have $g_{K/F}=a_{K/F}$, where $g_{K/F}$ denotes the relative genus number, and $a_{K/F}$ denotes the ...
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Conductor of the Hecke character- power residue symbol
The power residue symbol is the multiplicative character $\bigl(\frac a \cdot\bigr): \mathcal I_\mathfrak m\to \mu_n$ that satistfies $\bigl(\frac a {\mathfrak p}\bigr)\equiv a^{\frac{N\mathfrak p-1}{...
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Restriction of the local Artin map on the valuation ring of a local field
Let $F$ be a local field, in particular a finite extension of $\mathbb{Q}_p$ for some prime $p$ and let $Art_{L}: L^\times \to Gal(F^{ab}/F)$ be its local Artin map. We know that if $L/F$ is a finite ...
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Local Class field theory and Artin map for the Weil group
I am searching a reference for local class field theory that use the Weil group instead of the absolute Galois group. In particular that the Artin map is an isomorphism between the multiplicative ...
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Indices of norms of units in a tower of a $\mathbb{Z}_p$-extension, or equivalently, order of $H^1$ of units in the tower
Let $K$ be a finite extension of $\mathbb{Q}$ and $L/K$ be a $\mathbb{Z}_p$-extension with finite layers $L_i$, hence $L_j/L_i$ is cyclic of order $p^{j-i}$ (put $K=L_0$). Let $U_E$ be the unit group ...
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Iwasawa's remark on Meyer's old book on computing class numbers:
I just read Iwasawa's review of Meyer's "Die Berechnung der Klassenzahl abelscher Körper über quadratischen Zahlkörpern" and wonder how the problems Iwasawa mentions at the end of it ...
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Cyclic extensions of a number field of full local degree in a given set $S$
Let $K$ be a number field, and let $S=S_f\cup S_{\mathbb R}\cup S_{\mathbb C}$
be a finite set of places of $K$, where $S_f$ denotes the set of finite places in $S$, $S_{\mathbb R}$ denotes the set of ...
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Constructing a cyclic extension $L$ with given local behavior of a global field $K$ such that $L$ is normal over a subfield $F$ of $K$
Let $F$ be a global field without real places
(that is, a function field or a totally imaginary number field).
Let $K/F$ be a cyclic extension of degree $n$.
Let $S$ be a ${\rm Gal}(K/F)$-invariant ...
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Criterion for Ramification of ray class field $K(\mathfrak{p})$ in $\mathfrak{p}$
The context: We consider ideal theoretic formulation of global class field theory of a number field $K$ and in following all used terminology I'm going to use is adapted from these notes: https://math....
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Normality in a tower of cyclic extensions of global fields, as in Artin-Tate
Let $L_0$ be a global field without real places, that is, a global function field or a totally imaginary number field,
and let $V_f(L_0)$ denote the set of finite (that is, non-archimedean) places of $...
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Defect between modulus and conductor of ray class field
I have following question about a remark in J. Neukirch's
Algebraic Number Theory around page 397.
The context: We consider ideal theoretic formulation of global class field theory of a number field $...
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Class numbers in the unramified biquadratic extensions of number fields
Let $K/k$ be an unramified biquadratic extension of number fields (i.e., $\operatorname{Gal}(K/k)\simeq V_4$), and $k_1$, $k_2$ and $k_3$ its three intermediate fields. I know, in general, we can ...
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Generators of the ideal class group
Theorem 4 of Eric Bach's "Explicit bounds for primality testing and related problems" states the following:
Let $K$ be a number field of degree greater than 1. Let $d$ be the absolute value ...
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Conductor and local Kronecker–Weber theorem
Given an abelian extension $K$ of $\mathbb{Q}$, the global Kronecker–Weber theorem tells us that there exist a positive integer $N$ and a primitive $N$-th root of unity $\zeta_N$ such that $K\subseteq ...
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$n$-th root of character on local field
Let $F$ be a non-Archidean local field of characteristic 0, and $\zeta_n$ the set of $n$-th roots of unity in the algebraic closure of $F$. Assume $\zeta_n\subseteq F$. Let $\chi:F^\times\to\mathbb{C}^...
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Reference request: Discriminant of a $V_4$-extension of local fields is the product of discriminants of intermediate fields
Disclaimer - cross-posting: I already posted this question on MSE, here. In line with the accepted answer of this meta question, I am also asking it here, since it is a research-level question and it ...
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A normal extension of a number field of given degree that does not split over a given set of finite places
Let $K$ be a number field and $S$ be a finite set of non-archimedean places of $K$. Let $n>1$ be a natural number.
Question. Does there exist a normal extension $L/K$ of degree $n$ such that $L\...
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Non-abelian ray class fields for local fields
Let $K$ be a non-Archimedean local field. Then, thanks to work of Koch (when $K$ has positive characteristic) and Jannsen-Wingberg (when $K$ has characteristic zero, and odd residual characteristic) ...
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Expositions of the classical approach to local class field theory (Brauer group and Hasse invariant)
I've posted this question already on MSE and didn't get much out of it, so I hope it's OK to repost here.
I'm an undergraduate trying to learn local class field theory from the corresponding chapter ...
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For a quadratic extension $E/K$, condition on a character $\chi:E^\times/E^{\times 2} \to C_2$ to give a $C_4$-extension $L/K$
Let $K$ be a finite extension of $\mathbb{Q}_2$, and let $E/K$ be a quadratic extension. By local class field theory, quadratic extensions $L/E$ correspond to quadratic characters $\chi:E^\times \to ...
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Maximal p-extension and pro-p extension
I’m studying Iwasawa theory and I meet some questions Thanks a lot for your help.
Q_1: About terminology $p$-extension.
I find many reference use maximal $p$-extension or maximal abelian p-extension ...
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Global class field theory and closure of unit groups
I'm looking for a reference for the following facts from global class field theory that I found without proofs. I will state them as questions, just in case I get the statement wrong. We fix $K$ a ...
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The order of the global Galois group
For any profinite group $G$, we can define the order of $G$ using the notion of supernatural number. Now let $K$ be a number field, $S$ a finite set of primes of $K$ and $ G_{K,S} $ the Galois group ...
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Compositum of field extensions in context of $\mathbb Z_p$ extension
I had asked this question on stackexchange and I think it is better suited for this site.
Suppose I have a $\Gamma \simeq \mathbb Z_p $ extension $F_\infty /F$ of a number field $F$. Let $F_n$ be the ...
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Examples of $\mathbb{Z}_p$-extensions and two $\mathbb{Z}_p$-extensions with a "nontrivial" intersection
Let $k$ be a number field (a finite extension of $\mathbb{Q}$). Let $p$ be a prime. By saying "$\mathbb{Z}_p$-extensions", we mean Galois extensions $K/k$ of Galois group isomorphic to $\...
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Epstein zeta function for non-fundamental discriminant to L-series
Let $Q(x,y) = ax^2+b xy + cy^2$ be a primitive integral positive-definite quadratic form, with associated number field $K$. If $D=b^2-4ac$ is a fundamental discriminant, then it's well-known that $$\...
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Surjectivity of the norm of units in Galois extensions ramified exactly at one finite prime
Let $L/K$ be a finite Galois extension of number fields that is ramified exactly at one finite prime and is unramified at all infinite primes. Let $U_K$ and $U_L$ denote the units of the ring of ...
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What is the conductor of $K(\sqrt{2})$ over $K$?
Let $ K=\Bbb Q\left(\sqrt{(-1)^\frac{N+1}{2}N}\right)$. I want to find the ray class field of $K$ containing $\sqrt{2}$. I considered $L=\Bbb Q(\sqrt{2})$. By Artin reciprocity, there exist modulus $\...
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What's the use of group cohomology for class field theory?
I'm a graduate student studying now for the first time class field theory.
It seems that how to teach class field theory is a problem over which many have already written on MathOverflow.
For example ...
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Class numbers of cyclotomic fields and their maximal totally real subfields
Let $\zeta_p$ be a $p$-th root of unity for a prime $p$, let $L:=\mathbb{Q}(\zeta_p)$ and $K$ the maximal totally real subfield of $L$, i.e. $K:=\mathbb{Q}(\zeta_p+\zeta_p^{-1})$. I am trying to prove ...
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relating class number and narrow class number of a real field
I am interested in finding out when the narrow class number of $\mathbb{Q}(\zeta_p+\zeta_p^{-1})$ is the same as the class number of $\mathbb{Q}(\zeta_p+\zeta_p^{-1})$ where $\zeta_p$ is a primitive $...
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Ramification of primes and order of $\smash{\hat{H}}^0$ in ray class fields with one finite prime divisor
Let $K$ be a number field, $\mathfrak{p}$ be a prime of it, and $L=K(\mathfrak{p}^n)$ be the ray class field of $K$ with finite conductor $\mathfrak{p}^n$ (we do not care about the infinite part of ...
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Image of the norm map for Artin-Schreier extensions
Let $k$ be a local field of characteristic $p$ and $\omega \in k$ a uniformiser. Consider the Artin-Schreier extension $L_n = k[x]/(x^p - x - \omega^n)$ for each $n \in \mathbb{Z}$.
Is there an ...
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Maximal unramified extension and algebraic closure of $\operatorname{Frac}(\widehat{A_{\mathfrak{m}_A}})$
$\DeclareMathOperator\trdeg{trdeg} \DeclareMathOperator\Frac{Frac} $
Let $k$ be an algebraically closed field of characteristic $0$ and $K$ a function field over $k$. let $(A, \mathfrak{m}_A)$ a ...
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CM-fields and ideal theoretic ray class group
Let $K$ be a number field, $\mathcal{O}_K$ its ring of integers
and $S$ a finite subset of the real places. Let $\mathfrak{m}
\subset \mathcal{O}_K$ an ideal. The ideal
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ray class group of $\...
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The $ 1 \operatorname{ mod } \mathfrak{m}$ congruence relation in ray $ P^{\mathfrak{m}}$ of the ideal theoretic ray class group
Let $K$ be a number field, $\mathcal{O}_K$ its ring of integers and $S$ a
subset of the real places. Let $\mathfrak{m} \subset \mathcal{O}_K$ an ideal. The ideal
theoretic
ray class group of $\...
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A question about unramified quadratic extension of number field
Is there any condition over a number field $K$ for an unramified quadratic extension of $K$ to admit an embedding into an unramified cyclic extension of degree 4 of $K$?
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Knot group of a field extension
Notation:
$L/K$, finite extension of global fields
$K^\times$, unit group of $K$
$L^\times$, units group of $L$
$\mathbb{A}_L^\times$, ideles of $L$
$N_{L/K}$, the norm map
The knot group of an ...
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Class number of imaginary quadratic fields
Let $n$ be a positive squarefree integer, and let $h_n$ denote the class number of the imaginary quadratic field $\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{-n})$. Then, is it true that $h_n$ is odd if and only if $n$ is a ...
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Artin reciprocity for function fields vs number fields
I have a naive question about the difference of Artin reciprocity in the number field versus function field case:
In the number field case, the double quotient we look at is $$K^\times \backslash \...
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Rayclass group and Hilbert class group, $\mathrm{Gal}(K(\mathfrak{a})/K)\cong(\mathcal{O}_K/\mathfrak{a})^\times$
Let $K$ be an imaginary quadratic field with class number $1$. Let $\mathfrak{a}$ be an ideal of $ \mathcal{O}_K$ and $K(\mathfrak{a})$ denote the ray class field of $K$ modulo $\mathfrak{a}$.
Why ...
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Set of all primes $p$ that split in $\mathbb{Q}\left(\sqrt{-k}\right)$
Let $k$ be a squarefree positive integer. We know that a prime $p$ splits in $K=\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{-k})$ if and only if $-k$ is a quadratic residue mod $p$.
My question is: can we explicitly determine ...
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Existence of lift of (local) Artin map
In a comment to this question, David Loeffler asked if one can show that the (local) Artin map
$$K^\times \to G_K^{ab}$$
does not have a lift to $G_K$. Probably this wouldn't be canonical, but I can't ...
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Narrow class number of a the maximal totally real number field inside a cyclotomic field
I am wondering how much it is known about the narrow class number of the number field $\mathbb{Q}(\zeta_p+\zeta_p^{-1})$ ($p$ an odd prime). More precisely, I am interested to know when it is odd.
By ...
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What are the applications of $\lambda$-rings to class field theory?
In the book Lambda Rings by Yau, he mentions several areas where $\lambda$-rings can be applied, but he doesn't go into much details. He even includes class field theory in the list, mentioning "...
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Units in residue classes modulo prime ideal
Let $K$ be a number field and $\mathcal{O}_K$ be its ring of integers with unit rank $\geq 1$. For a given prime ideal $\mathfrak{p}$, shall we say that the map $\mathcal{O}_K^\times \to (\mathcal{O}...
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